UMD Bulldogs "ALLETE" Moments: Competition

Throughout this year, UMD Athletics is partnering with Minnesota Power, ALLETE to highlight the Bulldogs accomplishments in the 3 C's: Classroom, Competition, Community. 

Sophomore Ben Steeves was named National Collegiate Hockey Conference Forward of the Week after playing a major role in the University of Minnesota Duluth men's hockey team's series win over Miami University. 

The Hobey Baker nominee had a hat trick in Friday night's 6-2 win, including the game winning goal. He added on an assist for a four point night. Steeves' hat trick was the first of the season for the Bulldogs and the third of his career. 

He scored a power play goal Saturday night to finish the weekend with four goals and five points. After this weekend, Steeves edged out the highest goals per game average (.84) in the NCAA and moved into a three-way tie for most power play goals in the NCAA (11). 

This season, the sophomore skater was previously named NCHC Forward of the Week and Player of the Month. Steeves and his teammates return to this ice Friday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 3 at 7 p.m. for an away series against the University of Omaha.

About Minnesota Power, ALLETE:

Our bold vision centers on our commitment to climate, customers and communities. We're a clean-energy leader under our EnergyForward strategy, already delivering 50% renewable energy ahead of all other Minnesota utilities. Now we're doubling down on that with a vision to deliver 100% carbon-free energy to customers reliably and affordably by 2050. Learn more at: https://www.mnpower.com/CarbonFreeEnergyVision